Key points Aortic regurgitation (AR) may be caused by abnormalities of the aortic leaflets, aortic root, or ascending aorta. Evaluation of AR should include valve morphology, regurgitation mechanism, and severity and aortic dilation assessment. Color Doppler proximal jet width with…
Despite significant progress in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease over the past 30 years, national statistics indicate that the incidence and prevalence of heart failure (HF) continue to rise. This has occurred during a time period in which…
Additional content is available online at Elsevier eBooks for Practicing Clinicians The prevalence of valvular heart disease increases with age, and population studies have shown mitral regurgitation (MR) of either primary or secondary cause is the most prevalent valvular disorder,…
Additional content is available online at Elsevier eBooks for Practicing Clinicians Causes and Pathology Aortic regurgitation (AR) can result from primary disease of the aortic valve leaflets and/or dilation of the aortic root and ascending aorta ( Table 73.1 ).…
Additional content is available online at Elsevier eBooks for Practicing Clinicians Epidemiology In population-based echocardiographic studies, 1% to 2% of persons aged 65 or older and 12% of persons 75 or older had calcific aortic stenosis (AS) (see Chapter 90…